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Senior Water Treatment Engineer (Drinking Water & Reuse)

Jacobs

Location

Naples, FL

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$144,700 - $189,975 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Water Treatment Engineer will lead process design and optimization for drinking water and reuse facilities within Jacobs' Florida Water team. This role focuses on solving complex challenges related to sustainable water supply and community resilience. The engineer will work in a hybrid setup, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. Mentorship of junior engineers and direct client engagement are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering is required, with an M.S. preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida is required.
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater process engineering is required.
  • Hands-on experience with membrane treatment and advanced disinfection processes is required.
  • Strong client-facing communication skills and a proven track record of delivering quality design documentation are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead process evaluation, design, and optimization for drinking water and reuse treatment systems.
  • Plan and oversee pilots, bench testing, and data analysis, translating findings into design documentation.
  • Guide commissioning and startup, troubleshoot operations, and support digital tools to enhance performance.
  • Develop technical specifications and conduct equipment selection with strong QA/QC rigor.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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